An update from the Heritage Society

I just received this information from the folks with the Heritage Society. In a nutshell, the historic homes are in such good shape that tours might resume on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Historic Structures in Sam Houston Park after Hurricane Ike

Houston, TX (Sept. 19, 2008) – The Heritage Society site weathered Hurricane Ike fairly well. There is no major damage to the historic structures but many will require some level of roof repairs. Two structures lost Lexan window covers but no windows were broken. Other minor issues such as damaged fences will need to be addressed as well. The storm blew the walkway overhangs off of both the Museum and Long Row buildings but there is no structural damage to either building. Power was quickly restored to the entire site.

Our site, Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston, lost many trees. Buffalo Bayou overflowed into the park but no structures experienced any flood damage.

We plan to reopen for tours of the historic structures on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

The Heritage Society extends its sympathy to all who have been impacted by Hurricane Ike.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

The Heritage Society Museum is located at 1100 Bagby, Sam Houston Park. Founded in 1954, The Heritage Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that strives to preserve the history of the community through preservation, restoration of historic structures, exhibition and educational programs. Through permanent and rotating museum exhibits, daily historic structure tours, special lectures, events and trips, children and adults are able to understand and experience life in early Houston. The museum and historic structures are open for tours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is an admission charge for the historic structure tours with special rates for seniors, students and children. For more information about The Heritage Society call 713.655.1912.